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Advocates say growth and lower spending can offset trillions in extra borrowing required
Fallout from Texas storm will put pressure on Congress to act to avoid a shutdown
A new White House tax proposal could push up borrowing costs
CBO estimate of affect of Republican healthcare dismantling comes as confusion grows
Hubbard, Taylor and Warsh in running to replace Yellen at helm of central bank
A better president could give reason for economic optimism
Republicans propose bare-bones plans in fresh attempt to bridge party divide
US central bank appears unshaken by market turbulence and soft inflation readings
Senate majority leader McConnell pushes back vote as Republican support falls short
Non-partisan estimate complicates McConnell’s efforts to secure Republican votes
Borrowing in the US is at record highs but the phenomenon is a far wider problem
Budget office review of House-passed bill cuts deficit by less than expected
Document sees $3.6tn of cuts to sectors such as health and education but boosts defence
White House proposals rely on double-counting and wishful thinking
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